Sustainability is a choice

It’s tempting to go for that brand-new car. The smell, the shine, the excitement. But here’s a fact that doesn’t always get enough attention:

Producing one new car releases 5.6 metric tons of CO₂— equivalent to driving 22,400 kilometres. That's a whole lot of pollution, just for one new car.

Shocking? We were shocked too.

And when millions of cars are produced every year, you start to see the problem. But what if we didn’t need to keep making that mess?

Here’s where the circular economy comes in. It’s a simple idea: instead of following the old “take-make-waste” model, we focus on reusing, refurbishing, and recycling what we already have. When you buy a used car, you’re contributing to this model. You are reducing waste, saving resources, and helping the planet breathe easier.

In 2023 alone, CARS24 helped save about 2.5 million metric tons of CO₂. That’s like taking 500,000 cars off the road for a year.

Every used car bought or sold is one less car that has to be made, one less chunk of pollution released, and one less resource drained from the earth.

It’s all part of the circular economy—keeping things in use for longer and making sure nothing goes to waste.

• 70% of gen-z used car buyers say sustainability impacts their decision.
• The used car market in India is growing at a 50% higher rate than new cars, proving that people are waking up to smarter, greener choices.

When you buy a used car, you’re doing more than just making a purchase. You’re making a decision for the world.

A decision that says – “I care about the future of my kids, about the planet they’ll inherit.”

Choosing a used car isn’t just the easy way out. It’s the right way. And with every car you buy or sell, you’re part of a movement toward a cleaner, smarter world.

At CARS24, it’s not just about buying or selling cars. It’s about leading the charge for sustainability.

We’ve partnered with over 10 government-approved scrapping facilities to responsibly dispose of old, polluting vehicles.

These vehicles are either recycled or scrapped in an eco-friendly way to ensure zero environmental harm.

But that’s just the start. We’re also partnering with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to help adopt the vehicle scrapping policy, aiming to scrap over 5 million old vehicles by 2025.

This isn't about making a sale—it’s about creating long-term impact on India’s future mobility and environmental health.

We’re on a mission. By 2028, CARS24 aims to save 10 million metric tons of CO₂. And every time you choose a used car, you’re helping make that happen. It’s a goal we can reach together.